Paula
says - "Lace agate is said to promote pleasant dreams and I can see why
- just gazing at this misty horse is making my eyes heavy . . .

"Fernando's
signature bird on the back is like we often observe on cattle, horses and buffalo."

Dime
in above photo shows scale of this fetish.

Medicine
bundle of turquoise, coral and shell heishi with a mother of pearl bird all tied
with sinew.

What
is a Fetish?

A fetish is a rock carving
of an animal that captures the spirit and the essence of the animal, not necessarily
its exact detailed conformation. Read
more about fetishes.

Medicine
Bundle - Many fetishes have a medicine bundle, offering bundle, or adornment
tied on the back of the animal that consists of coral seed beads, shell heishi,
feathers and other stone pieces. The bundle may be used as an offering to the
fetish, to evoke the spirit of the fetish or to increase the strength of a fetish.

Lace
Agate is believed to provide a calming influence and improve perception and
concentration. It is said to be especially useful for preventing insomnia and
promoting pleasant dreams.

HORSE
- Horse Spirit inspires our dreams, awakens passion, carries us far and fast,
and brings us close to our instinctual and authentic nature. Horse enables us
to move beyond our limitations and run freely. Spirit or Medicine Horses were
and are extremely helpful in guidance, healing, protection and ceremony. Horse
represents wisdom, physical power and unearthly power. Horse enables healers to
travel in Spirit energy, using Horse to help guide them to the answer. Horses
are symbols that can express our magical side. Horses are also seen as symbols
of freedom and independence.